Let's do some talking about this idea of Johnston's that when we tell a child
he is a "good boy" ...or a "good reader"...it automatically sets up a fixed
performance frame for students. If one can be "good", one can also be
"bad"...we confirm the idea that people have fixed and unchanging abilit
First I want to say that I am not reading the book with you all, but I
am reading your posts.
Jennifer, what you have written makes me think. Maybe responses to my
questions are in the book, and I need to get a copy.
I am working hard in my classroom not to promote a fixed mindset. The
t
Jan... What built the urgency in my mind is the research described in the book.
It felt so important to me that I decided to lead not only this book study but
one in the five title 1 schools in my district. Sharing the research is one
powerful way to bring others with you. I'd urge you to get th
When my students say "i was a good boy or good girI i always reply... What
does that mean being a " good" or " bad".. I dont know what you mead.. then i
have student reflect on their explanation ...
As I read chapter 2.. I began wondering if this questioning and thinking is
still not enough t
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When my students say "i was a good boy or good girI i always reply... What
does that mean being a " good" or " bad".. I dont know what you mead.. then i
have stude
come us."
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